6. Aspirin 300 mg is ordered for a child weighing 40 lb. The recommend- ed amount for children is 65 mg/kg/24 hr, divided into six doses. As- pirin is available in tablets labeled 5 gr each. Would this order be safe, and if not, what would be a safe dose? Safe 7 mg/day Tac Unsafe -mg

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6. Aspirin 300 mg is ordered for a child weighing 40 lb. The recommend-
ed amount for children is 65 mg/kg/24 hr, divided into six doses. As-
pirin is available in tablets labeled 5 gr each. Would this order be safe,
and if not, what would be a safe dose?
Safe
Unsafe
mg/day
17
mg
Transcribed Image Text:6. Aspirin 300 mg is ordered for a child weighing 40 lb. The recommend- ed amount for children is 65 mg/kg/24 hr, divided into six doses. As- pirin is available in tablets labeled 5 gr each. Would this order be safe, and if not, what would be a safe dose? Safe Unsafe mg/day 17 mg
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